Irish rally legend Rosemary Smith dies aged 86

Her motorsport career spanned decades and was an inspiration, not just to women, but to everybody involved in rallying and circuit racing
Irish rally legend Rosemary Smith dies aged 86

RIP: Rosemary Smith, renowned international rally and racing driver, who has passed away. Pic: Michael Chester

Tue, 05 Dec, 2023 - 17:37
Martin Walsh

Irish rally legend Rosemary Smith, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at the Beacon Hospital in Dublin. 

Her motorsport career spanned decades and was an inspiration, not just to women, but to everybody involved in rallying and circuit racing.

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